A propelling boom bap beat is married with Spanish-esque guitar plucking and decorated by samples, while Emma Salisbury’s assortment of vocal styles in ‘Why July’ implore her listeners to sift through the love and hate in the world, with the intention of finding the real.

Sydney Conservatorium of Music graduate Emma Salisbury radiates a unique vision, developed via a surprising wealth of experience as a young creative. Having completed a Bachelor of Contemporary Music Studies majoring in vocals, her extensive travels around the world, as a singer/songwriter, producer, presenter, music journalist, stagehand and mentor have allowed her to make homes in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami and London. Her vocals have granted her gigs worldwide, at prestigious venues such as the infamous Sydney Opera House, Australia, The Cavern Club Liverpool, England, and a multiplicity of live music spots throughout New York, Los Angeles, London, Toronto, Atlanta and Sydney. Emma founded Salisbury Records in 2023.

“Emma’s natural vocal ability expresses a diverse and matured musicality, with her unique vocal timbre and ear for harmony being highly sought after by collaborators.” – Dr. Clint Bracknell, Associate Dean and Senior Lecturer, Sydney Conservatorium of Music.